Oreo Pudding Pie

Our Oreo pudding pie is a low-effort, high-reward dessert that’s no-bake, Oreo-flavored and easy as, well, pie. It starts with an Oreo pie crust (either store-bought or homemade) and is filled with a layer of dense chocolate pudding and then a layer of fluffy chocolate-Oreo pudding. After a few hours in the fridge, the double pudding pie is finished with whipped cream and crushed Oreos for good measure.

With five ingredients, it’s one of the most spectacularly easy Oreo desserts. It’s so chocolate- and cookies and cream-filled that its simple decadence will please eaters of any age. The hands-on time is quick, but make sure you budget three hours for the pie to set up in the fridge!

Ingredients for Oreo Pudding Pie

• Oreo pie crust: Feel free to make your own Oreo pie crust or purchase one from the store. Just make sure that it’s in a 9-inch pie plate so there’s enough depth to fit the two pudding fillings.
• Oreo cookies: To crush the Oreo cookies, either pulse them quickly in a food processor or close them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. If desired, you can buy one of the best off-brand Oreos for this dessert.
• Whole milk: Whole milk’s rich, creamy texture is best for activating the instant chocolate pudding.
• Instant chocolate pudding mix: Be sure to purchase “instant” chocolate pudding mix, not “cook and serve” pudding mix. The latter will not set up the same way as an instant mix.
• Whipped topping: Purchase a whipped topping like Cool Whip from the frozen section, and let it thaw slightly in the fridge so it can mix with the pudding.

Directions

Step 1: Make the chocolate pudding layer

In a large bowl, whisk together the cold whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until they’re thickened, about two minutes. Spoon 1-1/2 cups of the prepared pudding into the pie crust, and smooth it out.

Step 2: Fold in the whipped topping and Oreos

Fold 1-1/2 cups of the thawed whipped topping into the remaining chocolate pudding. Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies until they’re evenly dispersed. Layer the Oreo mixture over the chocolate pudding, spreading it out to the edges.

Step 3: Chill and serve

Place the pie in the fridge and chill until the layers are set, about three hours. Top the pie with the remaining whipped topping and decorate it with any additional crushed Oreo cookies before serving, if desired.

Recipe Variations

• Try other Oreo cookies and pudding flavors: Instead of chocolate Oreos and chocolate pudding, get creative with all the other flavors available. For Oreos, try the golden, red velvet, mint, birthday cake or lemon cookies, and pair them with instant pudding flavors like cheesecake, lemon, vanilla, white chocolate or pistachio.
• Explore other crumb crusts: There are lots of ways to shake up this pie, and one of the best ways to do so is with the crust. Changing the crust makes it almost a completely different pie, and that’s not a bad thing! Try other crumb crust ingredients like shortbread cookies, chocolate or vanilla wafers, nuts, graham crackers or even pretzels.

How to Store Oreo Pudding Pie

Store Oreo pudding pie leftovers covered in the fridge. They can be kept for up to four days, but know the crust will get a bit soggy as the days go on. If there is only a little pie left, transfer slices to an airtight container to save room in the fridge.

Can you make Oreo pudding pie ahead of time?

I don’t recommend making this Oreo pudding pie recipe more than six hours before enjoying it. If the pie sits for a long time, the crust can get soggy, making every bite feel like it has one soft texture instead of a complementary mix of soft and crunchy ones.

Oreo Pudding Pie Tips

Can you make Oreo pudding pie gluten-free?

Yes, you can make Oreo pudding pie gluten-free. Purchase gluten-free Oreos and ensure all the other packaged goods are certified gluten-free, too. You’ll most likely have to make your own Oreo pie crust from scratch out of gluten-free Oreos. By the way, did you know that, gluten-free or not, one of the best-kept secrets about Oreos is that they’re vegan?

How do you serve Oreo pudding pie?

Serve Oreo pudding pie chilled from the fridge. It’s lovely with the crushed Oreo topping, but you could take the presentation a step further with chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles. Peanut butter sauce and chopped Reese’s would be lovely, taking the pie in a whole new flavor direction.

Why is my Oreo pudding pie so hard to cut through?

Your Oreo pudding pie might be too hard to cut through if you packed the crumbs into the pie plate too much while making the crust from scratch. Instead of packing the crumbs down, gently spread them across the pie plate and up the sides, using very light pressure to hold them in place.